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California
12.7 mi
Distance
1,358 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside San Bernardino National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Santa Ana River Trail
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The Santa Ana River Trail is a moderate-length riverside hike that follows the scenic Santa Ana River through Orange County, offering a mix of riparian habitat and open terrain. This trail provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and wildflower appreciation, with the river serving as a constant companion throughout much of the journey. The relatively modest elevation gain makes it accessible to intermediate hikers while still offering a rewarding outdoor experience.
Lost Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 9.44-mile creek-side hike with 2,567 ft elevation gain.
South Fork
~4 min drive
Steep 5.4-mile alpine climb with 3,561 ft elevation gain.
Jenks Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady climbing through forest to mountain views.
Wildhorse Creek
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.77-mile creek drainage hike with 3,145 ft elevation gain.
Rio Monte
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.6-mile foothill hike with gentle elevation gain near Rio Monte.
Lodgepole
~6 min drive
Easy forest walk through lodgepole pine country near Lodgepole.
Grinnell Mountain
~6 min drive
Steep 2.3-mile climb to Grinnell Mountain with 700 ft elevation gain.
Aspen Grove
~7 min drive
Easy 3.96-mile hike with minimal elevation gain in Aspen Grove.
Pirates
~8 min drive
Easy 1.48-mile trail with 260 ft gain near Pirates, California.
Falls Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with waterfall views and steady elevation gain.
